Severe Geomagnetic Storm Alert (G4)

[jwt873]

The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert for a possible G4 or greater solar storm. It may occur sometime later today (10 May 24) This is the first G4 watch issued by NOAA Space Weather in over 20 years. Alerts, Watches and Warnings | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

Here are the solar scales describing the effects of the different storm levels: NOAA Space Weather Scales | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

If it occurs, expect HF radio blackouts and auroras seen further south than usual.

 

[mancow]

Yet, 10 and 6 are dismal. I figured they would be hopping.

 

[jwt873]

Yes.. I'm actually watching 6 right now. Despite the solar flux being way up at 233, I'm not hearing any chatter on 50.125 and there's very little FT8 on 50.313

 

[mancow]

Yea it's weird. No spring Es, 200+ SFI, etc... Yet, nothing.

 

[jwt873]

And boom.. Just arrived..

 

[blantonl]

G4 conditions were observed by SWPC around 12:37 p.m. EDT today and significant to severe geomagnetic storming is likely to continue through the weekend

G4 Conditions Observed! | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

www.swpc.noaa.gov

 

[wtp]

i will push my telescopics down a section or two.

 

[Blackswan73]

40m is dead

B.S.

 

[FrensicPic]

Arinc has adjusted their frequencies this morning.

 

[natedawg1604]

Will this be impacting 7/800 systems much?

 

[nd5y]

Will this be impacting 7/800 systems much?

No. It doesn't affect short distance direct line of sight paths.

 

[SA_tx_88116]

Sure is hitting 2m ham pretty hard I hear some operators behind all the static talking about it in Florida

 

[trentbob]

I'm on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey between Philadelphia and Trenton and 2 m has been fine today and tonight, some chatter and all of the repeater automated call letter identifications.

 

[kayn1n32008]

It's now G5

 

[hazrat8990]

Awesome light show here tonight!

 

[trentbob]

Awesome light show here tonight!
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Amazing! I photoshopped up one for you.

 

[hazrat8990]

I've seen quite a few events in the past, but they were usually just a green glow with a few streaks, and low to the horizon. I had quite the advantage since I was working nights out in the oilfield and far away from light pollution. It was pretty amazing to see one this intense though.

 

[kayn1n32008]

I've seen quite a few events in the past, but they were usually just a green glow with a few streaks, and low to the horizon. I had quite the advantage since I was working nights out in the oilfield and far away from light pollution. It was pretty amazing to see one this intense though.
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If you have a modern phone, use night mode and steady the phone.

 

[kayn1n32008]

Awesome light show here tonight!
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Where is here?

 

[merlin]

ADS-B is a bit of a mess too. sigh.